Key Facts

• Blake Lively filed a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment during the filming of "It Ends With Us" in 2024.
• A New York federal judge rejected most of the sexual harassment claims but kept two retaliation claims active.
• Some harassment allegations may support the retaliation claims and could have gone to a jury.
• Justin Baldoni, the film’s director and co-star, and his studio countersued Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, for defamation and extortion.
• The countersuit against Lively and Reynolds was dismissed in June 2024.
• A trial was planned to start later in the month on the remaining claims before the parties reached a settlement.
• The settlement aims to provide closure and encourage a respectful environment online, according to Baldoni’s attorneys.
• The case involves film industry professionals and legal disputes related to workplace conduct.